Dan P. LEE
THE MAN BEHIND THE PLOTTWST Here at Substantial we believe in full circle moments and that’s exactly what we had when we got the chance to catch up with the rural NC native Dan P. Lee who’s showing the big city just how Substantial he is. Dan P. Lee was featured in our 2014 issue of Substantial as a young rising entrepreneur and stylists hitting the Eastern NC scene. That’s right over seven years ago we had the opportunity to chop it up with this young ambitious brother that knew then just how considerably important in size and worth he was and as you read this current feature and listen to our All Things Substantial podcast you’ll also note that he knew then he was also Substantially built and made. SM: Tell our readers a little about the origin story of Dan P. Lee. DPL: I’m a fashion stylist currently living in the New York area. I specialize in menswear styling for all realms of entertainment ranging from editorials, look books, music videos, live performances, red carpet appearances, etc. I’m originally from Elizabeth City, NC. The 252, you know! I left Elizabeth City and
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Dan P. LEE
went off to college at East Carolina University and that’s where I met you (Greg) and was introduced to Substantial. In fact, talking about full circle moments I remember you giving me the creative freedom during my photoshoot and you gave me the freedom to direct the other features that were in that young and Substantial highlight. Really thinking back on it I remember going to the Substantial Awards and being in that environment. Honestly it was those moments that I believe helped prepare me for the moments I’m experiencing now. Being on the red carpet and having photographers taking pictures, etc. back then gave me the opportunity to experience it and now it’s wearesubstantial.com
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